Nigerian Security Operatives Teargas Benue Protesters Despite President Tinubu’s Presence in Makurdi for “Condolence Visit”
Nigerian security operatives have again deployed teargas to disperse protesters in Benue State, who are demanding an end to the incessant killings in...
Nigeria: Over 700 Missing in Mokwa Floods as Death Toll Hits 207 — Tinubu Yet to Visit Disaster Zone
More than 207 people have been confirmed dead, and over 700 remain missing following the devastating floods that swept through Mokwa Local Government...
Nigerian Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack on Naval Base in Lake Chad
Nigerian troops have successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists on the Naval Base at Fish Dam, located in...
Malian President Assimi Goïta to Visit Russia for High-Level Talks with President Putin
Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, is set to make an official visit to Russia from June 22 to 26, according to reports...
Goïta’s Tenure as CSS Chair Under Spotlight as Mali Prepares to Host Upcoming Summit of Heads of States
Mali is set to host a landmark Summit of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) in the coming days,...
Niger Strengthens Army with Over 56 New Vehicles, Riot Gear, and Ammunition to Boost Anti-Terror Operations
The Government of Niger has delivered a significant consignment of military and security equipment to its armed forces. The handover, which took place...
Despite Anticipating Fall of Sahel, Nigerian Defence Chief Advocates Copying Burkina Faso Defence Strategy
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called for the mobilisation of vigilante forces in Benue State under military supervision,...
Like Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Togo Suspends RFI and France 24 Broadcasts Over “Biased Coverage”
Togo has announced a three-month suspension of broadcasts by French media outlets Radio France Internationale (RFI) and France 24. The decision, confirmed in...
Prompt Visit Needed, Not Future Dates That Look Like State Visit –Obi Tells Tinubu
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently visit communities devastated by recent disasters in...
Nigeria: 7 Dead, 2 Kidnapped in Another Armed Militia Attack in Enugu
An armed militia attack has left at least seven residents of Agu-Amed Autonomous Community dead, with two persons still missing. The attack on...
“I Will Adjust my Schedule” – Tinubu to Visit Benue After Criticism Over Silence on Yelewata Mass Killings
President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his planned visit to Kaduna State and will instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025,...
Burkina Faso Nationalises Five Gold Mines
Burkina Faso has completed the nationalisation of five gold mining assets as part of its broader push to gain control over the country’s...